Potential Therapeutic Implications of Acutaping on Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy

Abstract

Mennatallah H. Elghoul*, Heba Mohamed Gaber, Shaimaa E Salem, Fayiz F. El-shamy, Tamer M. Zaki, Eman A. Elhosary

Objective: The study aims to determine the potential therapeutic implications of acutaping on frequency of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women and its impact on quality of life.

Materials & Methods: A single randomized prospective clinical control trial. It involved twenty-seven prim gravida pregnant women aged between (20-35) years, 7-16 weeks of pregnancy, and a body mass index less than 30 kg/m². They have been divided into two groups (A and B) randomly. Group A included fourteen pregnant women received acutaping plus traditional medical treatment. Group B included thirteen pregnant women received traditional medical treatment only. The two groups were assessed by pregnancy unique quantification of emesis and nausea questionnaire when the study got started, post the first treatment (in 4th day) and after the second treatment (in 8th day).

Results: The frequency of vomiting and nausea between both groups significantly decreased post the second treatment (p<0.05) and this significant decrease in favour of group A. Also, there was an improvement in the quality of life between the two groups after the second treatment (p<0.05) and this significant improvement in favour of group A.

Conclusion: We can come to a conclusion that Acutaping is effective in decreasing frequency of nausea and vomiting symptoms during pregnancy and improving pregnant quality of life.